5 Countries With The Best English Accent in The World

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1. Netherlands

English Proficiency Index: 647

The Netherlands is known for having some of the best English accents and holds the top position in the English Proficiency Index. For the fifth consecutive time, the Dutch have earned the title of the best non-native English speakers globally, as per the EPI. The EPI 2023 labeled the English proficiency of the Netherlands as “very high.” English education is compulsory in Dutch schools for children aged 5 to 16, contributing to their proficiency. Additionally, the Dutch language shares many similarities with English, both being Germanic languages. While the official language in the country is Dutch, nearly 95% of the population is fluent in English.

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